A Split Reunion

I had a rendezvous at Split, but it was too far over too many hills to get there in time. So I explored using the train. The only way to get Schopper on the train seemed to be first go to Zagreb (!) to then catch the night sleeper train to Split. Like the many times in India, the gentle rocking of the train put me into a deep deep sleep.

Split is a major tourist hub. The tourists were milling around in the port and the old town even though it was just after 7 am. The Roman ruins are quite well preserved, and another layer of the old city had just been built around it. After 1000+ years of civilization, it is now a way to sell trinkets and ice creams at inflated prices.

The next morning I saw Kiran and Sabine walk through the airport with a large box. Spent the day at the building up Rocker and buying more cycling gear for Kiran and me. The crew was back together again!Read more